Dams and Weirs: An Analytical and Practical Treatise on Gravity Dams and Weian Analytical and Practical Treatise on Gravity Dams and W

By William George Bligh

Book Overview

""Dams and Weirs"" is a comprehensive book written by William G. Bligh in 1916. The book is an analytical and practical treatise on various types of dams and weirs, including gravity dams, arch and buttress dams, submerged weirs, and barrages. The book provides a detailed explanation of the design, construction, and maintenance of these structures. It also covers the principles of hydraulics, hydrology, and soil mechanics, which are essential for understanding the behavior of dams and weirs.Bligh's book is a valuable resource for civil engineers, hydraulic engineers, and anyone involved in the design and construction of dams and weirs. The book is filled with illustrations, diagrams, and formulas that make it easy to understand the complex concepts involved in the design and construction of these structures.Overall, ""Dams and Weirs"" is a timeless classic that remains relevant today, more than a century after its initial publication. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and development of hydraulic engineering.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163970190
• ISBN13: 9781163970195
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"